# Match Record: MPA SPECIAL EVENT - SINGLES Moneyball Pool D Round 8 (2026-05-18)
        
**Category:** Match Result
**Verified:** 2026-06-06 13:21:01
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## Match Parameters
- **Event Date:** 2026-05-18
- **Estimated Play Time:** 7:30 PM
- **Event:** MPA SPECIAL EVENT - SINGLES Moneyball Pool D Round 8
- **Location:** N/A 
- **Outcome:** Loss
- **Scores:** 11-3
- **Division:** Singles Division
- **Level:** Pro / Elite Tier (4.5+) (Average DUPR: 4.59)

## Involved Competitors

### Team 1 (Winner)
- **Kevin Herod** (DUPR ID: KOO2O6) - Rating: 4.698, Location: Fort Washington, MD, US

### Team 2 (Loss)
- **Kenneth Silbert** (DUPR ID: 16V0LE) - Rating: 4.483, Location: Bethesda, MD, US

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